Careers
Welcome to our careers and work-related learning section. Mount St Joseph prides itself on delivering impartial careers education, information, advice, and guidance. Mrs Morris is the Strategic Lead for Careers. For further information about Careers at Mount St Joseph please contact Main Reception on 01204 391800 (option 5) who will then transfer your call or alternatively you can email either Mrs Simpson or Mrs Morris by clicking one of the links below.
simpsond@msj.bolton.sch.uk morrisg@msj.bolton.sch.uk
Our careers programme is linked to the Gatsby Benchmarks, which is a framework for great careers education, information, advice and guidance. We have achieved 100% in all areas.
Upcoming Career Events
8th February
Adam Corbally and Bolton College Presentation to Years 9 & 10
Friday 10th February
PDT – Year 7-9 assemblies outlining the work
EverFi IGD Employability Workshops on developing employability skills Years 7 - 9
Year 10 Work Experience Assembly
Careers Week 13th - 17th February
| Monday 13th February |
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| Year 8 - Raising aspirations mentoring |
| Year 8 - MGEnterprise Challenge |
| Year 9 - Raising aspirations mentoring from the Salford Foundation |
| Year 9,10 & 11 - Government Economic Service (GES) schools outreach programme |
| Tuesday 14th February |
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| Year 8 - MGEnterprise Challenge |
| Year 8 - World of Work by Salford Foundation |
| Year 11 - Apprenticeship Workshop - National Apprenticeship Service |
| Wednesday 15th February |
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| Year 9 - KPMG Work Ready workshops |
| Year 10 - Mock interviews by Salford Foundation |
| Year 11 - Mock interviews by Salford Foundation |
| Thursday 16th February |
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| Year 7 - Grant Thornton Enterprise Day |
| Year 8 - Barclays Life Skills |
| Year 9 - Careers & Aspirations Day |
| Year 10 - Dell Technology - careers in technology |
| Year 10 - Not going to Uni? |
| Year 10 - Salford University Trip |
| Friday 17th February |
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| Year 8 - Raising aspirations mentoring |
| Year 9 - Raising aspirations mentoring from the Salford Foundation |
| Year 10 - KPMG Work Ready workshops |
Monday 27th March
Year 10 - Seven Steps to RISE
The school has a dedicated careers advisor from Connexions to offer a wealth of knowledge and guidance. IT based and paper based information about colleges, universities, apprenticeships and different career pathways is always available in the Careers office.
Apprenticeship Information
If you wish to apply and see available apprenticeships then you can find more information here.
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/resource/hints-tips-for-parents-carers/
Have a look at the websites below, they could be very helpful in helping you choose a career path.
